Summary
Used for surgery in a mental health hospital in Victoria circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient forward; possibly used during tonsillectomies. May also have been used for patients with epilepsy. Made by Medicon. Used in Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Physical Description
Carmalt's tongue holding forceps. Pin blade is bent at right angle which fits into a hole. Two grooves secure forceps firmly and lock the pin blade into hole. Forceps are scissor-shape.
Significance
Example of surgical equipment used in Victorian mental health hospitals
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 12 Jul 1985
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Inscriptions
Engraved: RAMSAY/22/ADEY.
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Object Measurements
57 mm (Width), 147 mm (Depth), 9 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
150 mm (Length), 60 mm (Width), 10 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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References
card with exhibit.
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Keywords
Medical Apparatus & Instruments, Psychiatric Hospitals, Surgery, Making History - Psych Services
